Registers of births, etc. -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History

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First line: "Memorandm, that mr: Iames Stapleton,..." [first line], "Memorandm, that mr: Iames Stapleton, the Son of his Excie:William Stapleton Captt. Generall &c Was borne upon this Island of Nevis the 24th. day of Septr. being Tuesday about eleavin of the Clock at night ano: Do~m: 1672... William Stapleton the Second Son... Ann Stapleton the Daughter... Miles Stapleton, the third Son... Lewise Stapleton, Second Daughter... Frances Stapleton, the third Daughter... All Recorded in the Book of Records of Nevis Tho: Fenton Secr~."Copy record of birth dates for the six Stapleton children., Original digital object name: bei-m020, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Appellate procedure -- Barbados -- Early works to 1800, Courts of last resort -- Barbados -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History

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...At a Court of Chancery held by His Excellency Sr. Thomas Robinson... Robert Cholmeley Esqr. produced an Order of the King in Council for reversing Several Orders made here in the Cause wherein Susanna Broome & a.t: are appellants and Sr. John Eyles is appelland...", Original digital object name: bei-m080, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

"Dear Sir We have been Endeavouring to get the Ship off but have never had so good prospect as this Morning when we had a fresh Tryal with the Large Gundat jnstead of the Lighter..." signed "Jonathan Cary.", Original digital object name: bei-m222, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

"Mangrove Est" for 1931 and 1932. 1 sheet ms., Original digital object name: bei-m535v, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

to "My Dear Papa and Mama" 1/2 AL; torn., Original digital object name: bei-m535gg, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

George C. Pile to R. Laurie. ALS, 4 p., Original digital object name: bei-m535jj, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Sir As I shall not have time to ballance the accts here I shall give you the heads of them only but rest assured I have put them in such a channel as it will be easy to ballance them at leasure... I have had a very difficult time to gett any monies here... signed "in haste" "Edwd. Horsman.", Original digital object name: bei-m406e, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Govt Office.Copy to HK asking "that the Public Officers in St Lucia... abstain from communicating with His Excellency direct on matters of public business... excepting through the medium of the Officer Administering the Government. ...", Original digital object name: bei-m557qq, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Wm Hanley to HK, cover letter for above., Original digital object name: bei-m557nn, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Marjorie to Muriel on the history of Mangrove plantation and the genealogy of the Weekes family. TLS, 3p., Original digital object name: bei-m535w, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

The prompt steps which His Excellency Colonel Torrens adopted in acquainting the Home Govt. with the affair will no doubt be the means of putting a stop to our coloured seamen being again annoyed in Wilmington..., Original digital object name: bei-m557oo, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Executors and administrators -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Early works to 1800, Power of Attorney -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History

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"Sir By the direction of his Excy General Mathew I take the freedom to inclose the within power of Attorney... The occasion is this John Watts an Infant dying here Intestate and no person having a better Right to take out Letters of Administration on the personal Estate whereof he dy'd possess'd, The Same was committed to me, and I have taken all that was here into my possession, but there is a Sum... in the hands of mr Thomas Truman..." signed "W. P. B."On William Burt cf. Oliver, History of Antigua 1:88.Phillipps Ms. 17094., Original digital object name: bei-m062, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Petition, Right of -- West Indies -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History

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"Sir Rodille has serv'd Mr Math: Wayne allso wth a Writt..." signed "Gilbt: Fleming" with note at end signed "Matt Wayne.", Original digital object name: bei-m081a, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Hanley to HK re: introducing Trial by Jury into St Lucia."that as the Jury Ordinance of April 1844 <which appeared to me would have answered well in St Lucia> has been disallowed, my opinion is that the Jury Law of England, as introduced into Trinidad, might be adapted in St Lucia, provided is has been found to answer in that Colony...", Original digital object name: bei-m557ff, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

First line: 17 June 87 From Mr Charmichael Rec'd ye 7 Aug..., "Sr: I send you inclosed the Coppie of Sr: Richard Duttons order to the Treasurer... and Coll: Walronds receipt..." signed "Arch. Carmichaell" with postscript., Original digital object name: bei-m026b

Wm. Hanley to HK granting 5 months' leave of absence for health. "I am desired to express his Excellency's anxious hope, that the relaxation you require may produce the desired result... enabling you to afford again to His Excellency in Council that efficient and upright aid, from which himself and his Predecessors have so long benefitted.", Original digital object name: bei-m557kk, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

"Sir I had the honor of informing the Commissioners for Auditing the Public Accounts, that at the time I received their notice..." he was ill.Accounts and vouchers not present, this is the cover letter. Remarks on the Militia of Martinico having been without government support., Original digital object name: bei-m444, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

James George Douglas to Christopher Jeaffreson, 1p. and copy, Romney to Douglas, 16 Oct., 1p., Original digital object name: bei-m119b, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

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Sir Lord Romney has sent me a Letter of which the Inclosed is a copy. I heartly wish his Lordship & you had a meeting to talk the matter together & I imagine he will be in Town at the meeting of Parliament I beg my compliments may be acceptable to Mrs. & Miss Jeaffreron & I am with great regard Sir. Your most obed Servant James George Douglas London Oct 10th 1756 Christopher Jeafferson Esquire Oct. 18 1756 Mr Douglas Relative to the Renewal of the Lease of the St. Christopher ...

Original digital object name: bei-m119a, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

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25 March 1737 The Said Chritopher Jeaffreson by [?] demised to ye sayd Charles Pym The sayd Plantation and Premises in St Christopher For ye Term of 500 Years For securing £2200 & [?] dues on Bound bearing [even?] Date there with 27 September 1738 The said Chritopher Jeaffreson charged the Said Estate with ye Payment of ye first Sum of 800 & Interest to ye Charles Pym 13 December 1739 The said Charles Pym by his Will gave his Daughter Priscilla Pym aforesaid Lady Romney all his Estate...

Letters of intent -- Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Early works to 1800, West Indies -- History

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Robert Savage to Christopher Jeaffreson, 2p., Original digital object name: bei-m119c, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

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Sir London Feb 4th 1757 I am sorry that I could not meet you at the place Appointed the Reason of which is as follows, I went on Board my Ship in the FourNoon & could no get on Shoar till 4 of the Clock in the afternoon, the ice being so thick that a Bote could not pass, I Recd your Letter and note the Contents of it You may Depend that the Attorneys will never Admitt me to Examine Your Estate by Virtue of your Letter or at Least I thinkso, if you think propper to give me a power to Act f...

Original digital object name: bei-m119f, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

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Know all Men by these Presents that the Robert Lord Romney and Richard Neave [_] of the City of London Merchant are [_] [_] [_] held and firmly bound to Christopher Jeaffreson of [_] Dullingham in the County of Cambridge Esquire in Five Thousand Pounds [_] [_] of good and lawful Money of Great Britain To be paid to the said [_] [_] Christopher Jeaffreson or his [_] certain Attorney Executors Administrators or Assigns For which Payment to be well and faithfully made we bind ourselves and each ...

George C. Pile to Dr. Pilgrim. ALS, 4 p., Original digital object name: bei-m535j, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Royal York Rangers.Begins: "The Barracks occupied by the Royal York Rangers in Trinidad, are situate in the interior of the Islands: at a small village East of Port of Spain..."Oake, adjutant of the Rangers, ascribes most of the Rangers' illnesses to the poor location and ventilation of the barracks in relation to the surrounding land and vegetation., Original digital object name: bei-m230, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Richard Neave to Christopher Jeaffreson, 1p., Original digital object name: bei-m119h, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

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Dear Son* I transmitted to Lord Romney the letter you Sent me representing the Renewal of the Lease of your Estate. & as it is more agreeable to have proposalls made to you, his Lordship has demand me to inform you, that as he as desirous of completing the business without any further difficulty he will pay you four thousand pounds upon having a Term of Thirty years added to his present lease at the same rate that is new proved* for it I am with regard Your Abject Humble Servant Richard N...

1788 Estate of Sir Ralph Payne KB... Accounts Sales of Rum for 1788... Account Current with John Elliot... A List of the Slaves and Stock on the Estate of Sir Ralph Payne... K.B. for the Year 1788...Signed by the examiner, William Stephens, lists 128 names., Original digital object name: bei-m317, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

Richard and Thomas Neave to Christopher Jeaffreson, 1p., Original digital object name: bei-m119k, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

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London 4 Nov. 1790 Sir In answer to your favour of the 4th.. The Rum provd very indifferent of sold for mere than £34.6.6. From which deduct £25.3 for the Duty perchance You have Credit £9.3.6. for the Ballanee* which shall keep at your disposal We are Sir, Your Most Obed Richard The* Neave Christopher Jeaffreson Booked 27 Nov. 1790Richard Neave Nov. 4, 1790 Rum account stated to be bad* C. Jeaffreson Esquire Dullingham near New Market

Richard and Thomas Neave to Christopher Jeaffreson, 1p., Original digital object name: bei-m119l, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

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Sir In Consequence of your favour We have paid to Mister Neave esq. �175.15 on yours And given your Credit for �24.5 due from you for the Duty Charleson the last purchase of Rum sent as to you, which We choose you will find Right. We are Sir Your Most obleiged Richard Neave Booked April 24, 1792 24 April 1792 C. Jeaffreason Esquire Mister Neave 24 April 1792 Charge for Duty and Freight of a Purchase of Rum Christopher Jeaffreson Esquire Dullingham Near NewMarket

Recording and registration -- Saint Kitts and Nevis, Leases, West Indies -- History

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John Garnett, 2 certificates of registry, Lease and Release, Christopher Jeaffreson, 2p., Original digital object name: bei-m119r, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

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I hereby Certify that No. 12641 and No. 12642, being a Lease for a Year and Be lease from Christopher Jeaffreson Esquire to Mr. William Johnson to bar Estates Fail [?] in a Plantation in the Island of Saint Christopher were Entered in the Register's Office in Saint Christopher on Tuesday the Sixteenth day of July 1793 about Twelve o' Clock at Noon to be recorded there John Garrett Reg.I do hereby Certify that No. 12643 and no 12644, being a Lease for a Year and Release of a Plantati...

Richard and Thomas Neave to Christopher Jeaffreson, 1p., Original digital object name: bei-m119s, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

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London 3rd September 1793 Received at Saplow, Sept. 10th 1793 Dear Sir, We have received by the Packet the inclined Certificate, with the Bill for Registering the Deed accounting to £3.2.7 Postage .2 £3.4.7 is will we Hope come safe to Hand & shall request the Favor of you to acknowledge the Receipt of is at your Leisure to Dear Lis Your most Obedient most Humble Servant Richard 2 [?] Neave Christopher Jeaffreson EsquireChristopher Jeaffreson Taplow near Maidenhead A receipt for Deed Regi...

Richard and Thomas Neave to Christopher Jeaffreson, 1p., Original digital object name: bei-m119v, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

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Sir In answer to your Favour you have inclosd Bank Port Bills for the half ye Rent due to you from Lord Romney deducting £42.14.5 for Duty for ye Charges on the last Purchased Rum sent you on ye Accounted at food We have given yours [And? ?] for the Charges & shall be obliged to you to send us Receipt for the Rent. a Puncham of Rum is arrived for you in a Ship now in the Rise & will so on be landed release to give us your discretion about it. We are with Regard Sir Your most obliged R...

Richard and Thomas Neave to Christopher Jeaffreson, 1p., Original digital object name: bei-m119u, This digital resource is provided by the Special Collections department, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, United States.

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London 9 April 1799 Sir We are favoured with your Letter & agreeable to your demise inclose Bank Port bills for £200. due to you for half and Rent from Lord Romney for which please to send us your Receipt. The Deeds you mention were delivered into the Secretary Office to be Registered of which We sent you a Certificate it is a long time ago & We do not know why they have not been Returned, the Gentleman to whom We sent them has been some time in England & they have been forgot We ...